Mission
To provide professional services and well planned events of value to ALA's members, exhibitors and staff while returning financial and long term growth.
Events
LibLearnX
The American Library Association (ALA) premiered the LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LibLearnX) (LLX) conference on January 21-24, 2022 as a virtual conference. The first event was exclusive to ALA Members as an interactive education experience designed to motivate, inspire, and engage discussions. The second LibLearnX was hosted in New Orleans, LA, January 27-30, 2023. The event was open to all library professionals, including Non-Members. At LibLearnX, library professionals at all levels can take part in a conference experience that will provide ultimate learning benefits. Attendees will participate in hands-on workshops, bite-size sessions, and other formats designed to match preferred learning styles with an emphasis on experiential learning. Be inspired and motivated by thought-leaders, authors, and subject matter experts, and celebrate your colleagues and favorite authors at the Award ceremonies.
Annual Conference
The American Library Association (ALA) holds its Annual Conference each June, and is attended by thousands of librarians, educators, writers, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, and special guests. The conference includes more than 2,000 meetings, discussion groups, programs on various topics affecting libraries and librarians as well as tours and special events. Topics include libraries and technology, censorship, literacy, and other subjects of interest for libraries.
Exhibiting companies feature the latest in books, videos, computers, and other materials vital to today's libraries and librarians. ALA units display professional exhibits highlighting the various aspects of the profession. For more information, visit alaannual.org.
Conference Commitee
Staff
To contact Conference Services, call 800-545-2433, ext. 3223
Earla Jones, Conference Services Director
ejones@ala.org
Kristin Lahurd, Conference Services, Deputy Director
klahurd@ala.org
Alicia Hamann, Registration and Housing Manager
ahamann@ala.org
Yvonne Mclean, Meeting Planner
ymclean@ala.org
Donna Hunter, Marketing Specialist
dhunter@ala.org
Katherine Benford, Conference Coordinator
kbenford@ala.org
Paul Graller, Exhibition Management - Hall Erickson 630-929-7910
pgraller@heiexpo.com